Historical Centre anniversary
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, January 23, 2011:
The Kangleipak Historical and Cultural Research Centre, Kangleipak today observed its 5th anniversary at the Manipur Press Club, Imphal.
Prof Naorem Joykumar, head of History Department, Manipur University and Advocate Angom Araba graced the function as chief guest and guest of honour respectively.
Wahengbam Iboyaima, Vice President, Kangleipak Historical and Cultural Research Centre presided the function.
Speaking on the occasion Wahengbam Iboyaima observed history as a knowledge bank of past events saying that it gives the world a chance to correct the wrong committed in the past.
Taking chance of the destroying of Puyas of the state, some people are writing many false puyas.
Meeteis are not well aware of its original tradition and culture due to the emergence of Hinduism in the state, he said.
Advocate Wangkhem Araba and Wangkhemcha Chingtamlen, president of the centre also talked on the related topic.